Preparation Methods

A Tale of Three
Preparation Methods

As with traditional tea, variations in flavor come from preparation methods: Fermenting, Oxidizing, Chopping, Drying, Roasting… There’s a whole lotta ways to make tea leaves taste great. And we’ve carefully selected three methods to share with you:

PEDERNALES GREEN

Clean and refreshing, our staple green yaupon celebrates the tranquility of the Pedernales river that flows over and around huge slabs of limestone, creating a safe space in which to relax and recharge. Enjoy it hot or cold brewed: You'll be refreshed and centered by the time its vibrant green hue turns earthy brown.

LOST MAPLES MEDIUM ROAST

Smooth and mild, our medium roast yaupon is inspired by Lost Maples, a forest unlike any other in Texas. In the fall, the bigtooth maples along the Sabinal river, left over from the last Ice Age, don a magnificent array of colors echoed by the caramel notes in every cup.

MARFA DARK ROAST

Elegant and sophisticated, our traditional dark roast yaupon pays homage to the iconic West-Texas town of Marfa, where art & creativity converge. Naturally sweet and smooth, it’s a perfect balance, hot or iced, and tastes like a black tea.

Brew Your Yaupon

We have a few favorite ways to brew yaupon to get you started toward your perfect cup:

HOT CUP OF YAUPON

  1. Use a teaspoon of loose leaf yaupon or one yaupon pouch for each 14 oz cup of yaupon.
  2. Pour hot water (just short of boiling) over the yaupon.
  3. For each steep, here are our suggested boiling times:
First steep: 4-6 minutes
Second steep: 5-8 minutes
Third steep: 7-10 minutes
Fourth steep: 9-12 minutes centered by the time its vibrant green hue turns earthy brown.

Iced Yaupon

  1. Add three yaupon pouches or 1 tablespoon of loose leaf yaupon to a pitcher (If making a concentrated brew for serving immediately, use 6 yaupon pouches or 2 tablespoons of loose leaf yaupon).
  2. Add about 3/4 of a gallon of water and steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Strain out the leaves and remove the yaupon pouches before placing the pitcher in the fridge.
  4. Serve with lemon, mint, or orange.

Cold Brewed Yaupon

  1. Place three yaupon pouches or 1 tablespoon of loose leaf yaupon in a pitcher.
  2. Add water.
  3. Place the pitcher in the fridge overnight.
  4. Enjoy your chilled yaupon!